Best Pet Cameras
A pet camera is the closest thing to being home with your dog: live HD video, two-way talk, and for some models, a treat-launching trick your dog will learn fast. The difference between a good pet cam and a gadget is reliability — stable app connections, decent night vision and treats that actually dispense. These are the cameras we'd trust to watch our own pets.
What to look for in a pet camera
- Treat dispenser: check capacity and launch reliability — a jammed dispenser is the #1 complaint on treat cams.
- Night vision: IR night vision should be usable, not grainy — most pets are most active when you're asleep or out.
- Two-way audio: speaker + mic so you can calm a stressed dog or tell your cat to get off the counter.
- App reliability: push alerts for motion/sound and stable live view — read recent reviews for app complaints.
1. Best treat dispenser: Furbo 360° Dog Camera
~£140
The most popular treat-tossing camera, now with 360° pan-and-tilt so you can follow your dog around the room. 1080p HD, colour night vision, two-way audio, bark alerts and a treat dispenser with the well-known 'toss' — most dogs learn to come to the camera within days. The app is genuinely good, and it's the model vets and trainers most often recommend for separation anxiety.
2. Best value: Petcube Bites 2
~£130
A 1080p treat camera with a 2-litre treat hopper, two-way audio, IR night vision and motion/sound alerts. The treats launch via app with a fun 'toss' sound, and the camera angle covers a wide room. Petcube also adds vet-access features and a shareable view so friends or family can check in. A strong all-rounder that's regularly on offer.
3. Best for play & roaming: Ebo X AI Pet Camera
~£100
A robot companion cam on wheels: drive it around the house, watch from its 360° wide-angle lens, talk to your pet and even play laser tag or toss treats remotely. The AI auto-tracking follows your pet automatically, and it has a charging dock so it never dies mid-session. More fun gadget than security cam, but brilliant for engaging cats and playful dogs.
4. Best budget: Petcube Cam (subscription-free basics)
~£40
Petcube's affordable fixed camera: 1080p, two-way audio, night vision and motion/sound alerts with no subscription needed for the core features. No treats, but if your goal is simply to check in, talk to your pet and get alerts, this is the cheapest trustworthy option in the range. Ideal as a second camera for another room.
Bottom line
The Furbo 360° is the best all-round treat camera for dogs, the Petcube Bites 2 is the best value, and the Ebo X is unbeatable for interactive play with cats and playful pups. If you only need to watch and talk, the budget Petcube Cam does the job for a fraction of the price.